Forensic Anthropology Video Vignette
Essential Question: How do bones tell a story?
Step 1: Analyze a Video Vignette
Instructions: Use the Documentary Viewing Guide handout to analyze one of the sample documentaries.  Next view the making of "Bones" TV series
Step 2: Pick a Case or Topic
Instructions: Browse the following links to find a case or topic that interests you.  If you don't see a topic you're excited about, propose an alternate. 
Famous Cases Smithsonian Cases Historic Controversies Mass Graves Forensic Anthropology Methods
HOMEWORK: Create a google doc and ask 10 research questions on your topic.  Research questions on the topic that you chose should NOT be easily answered 
Example Research Question:
  • Where and when did the crime actually take place?​
Step 3: Form a team and Combine research 
Instructions: One person on the team create and share a project folder on EasyBib.  One person on the team create and share a Google Drive folder.  Consolidate your team's homework onto one doc named "Research" . Each team member should use a different color font.  



Step 4: Gather Information & Evaluate SourcesLocate scientific data and authoritative sources of information that answer your research questions. Use the Library's catalog, the science databases, and the recommended websites to locate, articles, videos, studies, and other sources of evidence. Your Evidence can include: Scholarly Articles, News Articles, Published Studies, Interviews, and more.

Recommended Databases


Step 5: Write your Script/Storyboard
  • What is a storyboard?
  • Create a googledoc called "Script" in the shared folder
  • Refer to your Rubric to be sure your script meets all required content
  • Be sure to include Parenthetical Citations with the context of your script and a Works Cited page at the bottom
  • Mr. Burns will Sign off on your script before you begin video production

Exemplar video 1
Exemplar video 2
Exemplar video 3

Exemplar Script 1
Exemplar Script 2
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Homework: Collaborate with your team and type out your script.  Include parenthetical citations and works cited!

Step 6: Video Pre-Production
  • Collect Digital Images to be used during your video and SAVE the image files to google drive.
  • Find video footage you may want to incorporate and save the link on google drive.  You will fill out the "TV Studio Request" form in class and Mr. Burns will sign off on it.  The TV studio will (hopefully) download and share these files with you on GoogleDrive.
  • Print out copies of your script for narrators and actors.  Highlight your lines.  Practice.
  • Create a project on iMovie
  • Share(???) your iMovie project on GoogleDrive

Step 7: Video Production

Use the camera on your phone or a device checked out of the library to record any video footage you need for 

*Need additional help? See tutorial videos below

Step 9: Gather Audio/Visual ContentStep
10: Import A/V into MovieMakerStep
11: Insert CreditsStep
12: Edit Transitions and timingStep
13: Finish MovieStep
14: Upload to School TubeThe WHS Library has a subscription to School Tube. You can login to the library's School Tube account by using the username and password below. If you've never uploaded anything to School Tube before watch the Uploading Videos to School Tube tutorial (below).




School Tube

  • Username: walthamlibrary
  • Password: contact your library teacher: library


Window's Movie Maker Tutorials


Finding Windows Movie Maker on your computer:

  • Go to the Start Menu
  • Click on All Programs
  • Click on Entertainment
  • Click on Windows Movie Maker
1. Windows Movie Maker Basics

2. Saving a Project NOTE: SAVE EVERYTHING TO YOUR H DRIVE OR A FLASH DRIVE!! Save frequently.

3. Capturing Video NOTE: SAVE EVERYTHING TO YOUR H DRIVE OR A FLASH DRIVE!! Save frequently.

4. Importing Content

5. Using the Storyboard

6. Changing Default Settings (picture duration, transitions, etc.)

7. Editing with the Timeline

8. Adding Titles and Credits

9. Adding a Music/Audio Track

10. Adding Narration

11. Exporting the Movie




File Converters

Handouts